Argentina vs Zimbabwe: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Argentina
1.01 million
in 2026
Zimbabwe
813,918
in 2026
Argentina rank
37th
Zimbabwe rank
39th
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Argentina
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
Argentina currently reports 1.01 million against 813,918 in Zimbabwe, a difference of 195,322.
That makes Argentina's figure about 1.2 times Zimbabwe's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Argentina ahead.
Argentina ranks 37th and Zimbabwe ranks 39th of 248 countries.
Argentina has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.63 million | 2.75 million | 880,651 | Argentina |
| 2020s | 4.14 million | 1.67 million | 2.46 million | Argentina |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Argentina or Zimbabwe?
- Argentina, at 1.01 million against 813,918 in Zimbabwe as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Argentina and Zimbabwe?
- 195,322, with Argentina ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and Zimbabwe?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Argentina and Zimbabwe rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Argentina ranks 37th and Zimbabwe ranks 39th of 248 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Annual area burnt by wildfires. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.